With the release of Black Ops 7, the new Call of Duty esports season is coming in hot. There's a lot to look forward to in Call of Duty League (CDL) 2026, and we are here to help you mark those calendars so you don't miss any of the Majors. Let's dive in!

In a nice, early announcement, Activision has revealed the full schedule of significant events for the CDL 2026 season. The teams will compete in Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, and the new mode, Overload mode, fighting for CDL points throughout the season, competing in four Majors, two Minors, all leading up to the crowning championship event of the year, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

There are four Major LAN events (with online qualifiers), leading up to the Championship Weekend. Furthermore, there are two Minor events, with the first one taking place from 24 to 26 April, and the other running from 5 to 7 June.

Check out the schedule and location for each Major in CDL 2026, and Championship Weekend, outlined below, so you can mark that calendar!

Major I: Dallas, TX

• December 5 - January 25: Online Qualifiers 
• January 29 - February 1: LAN Major Tournament 

Major II: Birmingham, UK

• February 13 - March 22: Online Qualifiers 
• March 27 - 29: LAN Major Tournament  -  Tickets on sale now 

Major III: Atlanta, GA 

• April 17 - May 10: Online Qualifiers 
• April 24 - 26: Online Minor Tournament 
• May: LAN Major Tournament 

Major IV: Paris, France 

• May 29 - June 21: Online Qualifiers 
• June 5 - 7: Online Minor Tournament 
• June 25 - 28: LAN Major Tournament 

Championship Weekend: Las Vegas, NV

• July 16 - 19: Championship Weekend

Watch all the exciting action live via the official Call of Duty League YouTube and Twitch channels. At Esports Central, we are excited for the CDL 2026 season to begin, and we will watch/report on all the Majors and possibly the Minors as well, so stay tuned!

Header image via Activision.